Preparation for Child Care CACHE Certificate Entry Level

Preparation for Child Care CACHE Certificate Entry Level

Quick Facts
Course Code
HS4042A09
Start
23/09/2009
Course Level
Level E
Days/Time
DAY
Course Length
1 year

Where is the course? Centre for Health, Social and Child Care (Marlborough Building, 383 Holloway Road, London N7 0RN)

What is this course about? For people who want to work with children and need to brush up their skills - particularly in written English and communication.

Who is this course for? For people who want to work with children and need to brush up their skills - particularly in written English and communication. Additional learning support is available.

What do I need to get on the course? We welcome applications from people over 16 who have a genuine interest in children and a suitable personality. You will need to provide one satisfactory reference. You are also expected to complete a disclosure of criminal background form/police check and a health questionnaire.
Note:
Caring for children demands great sensitivity and compassion. We therefore seek mature candidates, and welcome members of both sexes, since men are under-represented in this area of work.

What will I study? Covers: pregnancy and the responsible parent, caring for young children, play and learning in the home, an introduction to information technology.You attend the college for a minimum of 180 hours and should expect to spend another 180 hours (minimum) on your own private study: reading, researching and working on written assignments.

What qualification will I get? Entry Level Certificate for Childcare (CACHE - Council for Awards in Children's Care and Education).

What can I do after the course? Level 1 Introduction to Child Care or level 2 courses in Child Care if you have 60-80 hours of group experience children plus two satisfactory references.

How do I get on the course? to make an appointment to come to a briefing and assessessment session at the Centre for Health, Social and Child Care, Marlborough Building, 383 Holloway Road N7.

How much does the course cost? Concessionary students pay a £40 annual registration charge which covers any courses where concessions are available.

Home Students:
£ 650